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Biological Sciences

Explore the life sciences through courses and programs designed to prepare you for careers in biology and health. 

Why Biology at GRCC?

  • Expert instructors with advanced degrees in the biological sciences.
  • Small class sizes.
  • State-of-the-art laboratories including a human cadaver lab and a tutorial lab.
  • Experiential Learning provides experience-based service learning opportunities that promote student success.
  • Complete a pre-major degree and then transfer seamlessly to the four-year college or university of your choice to complete your bachelor’s degree.

Areas of study

Current students

Science Advising

The Biological Sciences Department has two different formats for academic advising during the fall and winter semesters.

Biology Scholarships

The Biological Sciences Department offers a number of scholarships for students.

Outstanding Biology Student Award

The Biological Sciences awards it's highest honor each spring with the Outstanding Biology Student Award.

Contact Info

Email
laurenfritz@grcc.edu
Phone
(616) 234-4248
Office
318 Calkins Science Center

Future students

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Choose a degree in Biology

Hear why a degree in Biology could be right for you.
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Student using a dropper in a biology lab class

Apply to GRCC

Your first step to becoming a Biology major is to apply to GRCC today.
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Mon, Nov 3 2025, 11pm to Mon, Apr 27 2026, 1:30pm

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Take advantage of services — and don’t doubt what you can do with a CC education.
Jennifer Archambault, Biological Sciences alum

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